NeuroKinetic Therapy: An Innovative Approach to Manual Muscle Testing

NellroKil1!!ticTilerapy presents manual muscle testing used with a specific protocol specially designed to stimulate the body-mind complex to resolve injury, stress, and pain. Unlike other therapeutic approaches that treat only symptoms, :-.1euroKinetic Therapy goes to the source of the problem by reprogramming dysfunctional movement patterns. Written for beginning and experienced manual therapists, this book include� detailed photographs that demonstrate correct positioning accompanied by concise explanations and instructions for assessing and testing muscle function. Organized anatomically, each section introduces the muscles and corresponding tests for the neck, torso, and extremities with labeled anatomical iIIustratiol15 showing the relationships between the muscles and muscle groups. This book is an essential resource for practitioners seeking to complement their current practice with an innovative approach to treating the underlying causes of pain. "Among the numerous volumes of so-called therapeutic manuals in the field of neuromuscular assessment and treatment, few truly meet the dual standard of providing skill enhancement while resting on a firm scientific foundation. David Weinstock's NeuroKinetk Therapy not only meets this standard but raises it to a new level. Combining anatomical detail with superb illus­ trations and photos. the book carefully guides the practitioner in learning this subtle but very powerful form of therapy.... What a joy it is to move away from repetitive treatment to truly unwind the effects of injury, stress, and poor posture in our patients." 'l.h:ven I\all D( � \t/ (hirr'pL ciT.. \fil l \dlle\, (alif0rnlil

"David Weinstock's book enables both beginning and experienced manual therapists to expand on their assessment skills and to determine their subsequent treatment strategy.This extremely organized book filled with beautiful photos and illustrations helps to guide practitioners through a more speCific and meaningful approach to manual muscle testing. Weinstock brings together hIS incredible breadth of knowledge and experience in neuromuscular reeducation and manual therapy in this well-written, easy-to-follow book." (tndy i('wtN11-1 11,,11 Ilil larkspur, {a!lfornla

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"finally a manual written in accessible terms with end user results. The photos are clear and concise. Weinstock captures the essence and extreme importance of muscle testing for any physical practice. I have no doubt that this book will become a bible for all types of movement core therapists and educational programs. I have added it to the list of required reading for all students enrolled in our pilates certification programs." 'itdC} \ lIl'gr . ]

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Praise for NellroKinetic Therapy

"NellroKilletic Tllernpy is one of the best manual therapy instructional manuals available. The layout and photos make it easy to follow and understand. It is a great tool and will be useful in my practice, comple­ menting my work with chiropractic, Active Release Techniques, and Egoscue exercise." - Bruce Rizzo, DC, ART, My Chiro Care, Berkeley, California

"NeuroKinetic Therapy is an invaluable tool that will greatly enhance a personal trainer's repertoire and level of expertise. Clients often come to trainers with old injuries that have subsequently created compen­ satory patterns or muscular imbalances. NeLiroKi'letic Therapy provides detailed instructions for helping clients regain the muscular control and balance to perform to their potential. Easy to follow and under­ stand, the book shows the trainer how to accurately and effectively assess and test clients. The book's photographs allow the trainer to know precisely where to place pressure and how the client needs to be positioned so that the muscle test is effective. This manual is a great complement to any trainer's library." - David Phillips, CES, NASM certified personal trainer, Fit Bridge, Mill Valley, California

"Muscle testing is used in many disciplines but there has not been con­ sistency in how it is performed. In his new book NeuroKir,etic Therapy, David Weinstock clearly demonstrates this technique in a succinct and thorough manner. He covers testing of the individual muscles with clear images, including their anatomical origin, insertion, and actions. This book should be a part of any soft tissue specialist's library." - Douglas Kyle, DC, DABCO, ART, Marin Spine and Sport, Corte Madera, California

"NeuroKinetic Therapy clearly and thoroughly outlines muscle testing techniques along with related anatomy, but it is its use with the Neu­ roKinetic Therapy protocol that demonstrates how the approach is a step up from massage and strengthening models more traditionally applied. I defer to David for those difficult-to-unravel pain patterns, both professionally and personally, and always with success." - Caryl Sircus, physical therapist, Aquatic Therapy Associates, San Rafael, California

"Both concise and clear, this book breathes rehabilitation and thera­ peutic alignment. For a yoga instructor it provides a deeper skill set and knowledgeable platform from which to work and teach. [t can greatly assist your students' structural integrity as well as provide the capacity to heal any trauma that may be restricting the full range of motion or causing pain. This book is a treasure!" - James Higgins, yoga instructor, Yoga Studio, Mill Valley, California

NeuroKinetic Therapy An Innovative Approach to Manual Muscle Testing

David Weinstock

North Atlantic Books Berkeley, California

Copyright ©2010 by David Weinstock. Ali rights reserved. No portion of this book, except for brief review, may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means---electronic, mechan­ ical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise-without the written per­ mission of the publisher. For information contact North Atlantic Books. Published by North Atlantic Books 1'.0. Box 12327 Berkeley, California 94712 Cover photo by David Spindler Cover and book design by Jan Camp and Brad Greene Printed in the United States of America NeuroKilJet;c Tllerapy: A1I bmovalive Approach to Ma1lual Muscle Testing is sponsored by the Society for the Study of Native Arts and Sciences, a nonprofit educational corporation whose goals are to develop an educa­ tional and cross-cultural perspective linking various scientific, social, and artistic fields; to nurture a holistic view of arts, sciences, humani­ ties, and healing; and to publish and distribute literature on the rela­ tionship of mind, body, and nature. North Atlantic Books' publications are available through most bookstores. For further information, visit our Web site at www.northatlanticbooks.com or call 800-733-3000.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Weinstock, David, 1951NeuroKinetic therapy: an innovative approach to manual mus· c1e testing I David Weinstock. p.; Col. Includes index. ISBN 978-1-55643-877-6 1. AppUed kinesiology-Handbooks, manuals, etc. 1.11tle.IDNLM: 1.

Kinesiology,

Applied-methods-Handbooks.

2.

Muscle

Strength-Handbooks. 3. Muscle Weakness-diagnosis-Hand­ books. 4. Muscle Weakness-therapy-Handbooks. 5. Muscles­ injuries-Handbooks. WB 39 W4248n 2009J RZ25l.A65.w45 2009 613.7-